John E. Hickman
John E. Hickman, age 62, of Quincy, died on July 27, 2024 in his home. He was born on October 6, 1961 in Quincy the son of James ‘Jack’ & Marilyn (Manley) Hickman. John retired in December of 2023 from Blessing Hospital. He is survived by a close friend Kim Paetow.
As a young man, John enjoyed hunting. He also loved to fish and play cards with family and friends. John was a huge sports fan and loved to dance. He was also known to love his ladies voluptuous.
John is survived by:
HIS CHILDREN: Johnna Hickman, Jaylyn Hickman and Jonnie Hickman, Trista Wade and Trent Taylor.
Numerous Grandchildren: Providence Holder, Jos’Lynn Hickman, Tamarion Hickman, and Sakina Hickman. Emmy Buss, Anna Buss, Sean Buss, James Wade, Rieley Wade, and Harmoni Wade. And Shawn Taute and Bridget Taylor.
SIBLINGS: Geneva Davis, Jackie (Michael) Osborne, Donna (Robert) Walters, Alberta Hickman, James (Dolly) Hickman, Lynn Hickman, and Kay Harvey.
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
John was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Debbie Hickman, John Hickman, Ella Davis, Margaret Hickman Lewis, and Norman Hickman.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 1:00 PM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment in Greenmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home on Monday from 12:00 Noon until the time of the services. Memorials may be made to the family to help with expenses. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Geneva and family I am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!! Lisa Morrell and family
My heart goes out to the family. He was my husband at one time and a very good friend after that. I will cherish the memories I have. Love to all of you. Johnna you know I love you. Keep your head high. He and Tammy will be watching you. Jonnie and joslynn hugs to you both. Trista and Trent. Love and hugs
I will never forget training you in housekeeping and the look on your face when we went in morgue and autopsy. You will be greatly missed by your friends and family. Fly high
You will always hold a place in my heart. Treating me like your own, showing me hospitality as a kid, staying with Johnna every weekend. Yelling at us all the time lol. Love you. May you rest in peace.
Johnna, I am praying The sweet Holy Spirit will continue to strenghten and bless you during this transitional time in your life🙏🏾
Rest in Peace Johnny, growing up as a teenager and coming to Quincy, Illinois to visit my cousins Renee and Lynnette Dawson on the weekends. Sitting on my Aunt Pat’s steps talking and laughing. Great memories as teenagers. You and John Green were one of the first people I met. Both of you were good guys and friends. You were always Gentleman with a kind heart. With beautiful eyes. Prayers to your family. Rest in Peace Johnny.
RIP old Friend I’m sorry I didn’t get to see u I was there the 1st of July and I came by to see you Great Memories